Dental Assistant- Specialty

Smile Brands Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant to support our specialty practices throughout the Houston area. The role involves traveling between Castle Dental locations and adapting to varying daily schedules while delivering high-quality chairside support for specialty procedures.

Ideal candidates are experienced dental assistants with RDA and CPR, comfortable working in diverse practice environments and supporting perio, endodontic or orthodontic procedures.

Qualifications

• HRS: Valid RDA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience as dental assistant is essential.
• Perio or oral surgery experience preferred.
• Endodontic/orthodontic experience a plus.
• Comfort with assisting specialty procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to specialty dentists during procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and post-procedure instructions.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Support dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Travel between Castle Dental locations in the Houston area.
• Adapt to different offices, teams, providers and schedules.
• Perform other duties to support the clinical team.

Skills

RDA

CPR

Travel-ready

Specialty support

Orthodontic/Endodontic

Independent worker

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Reliable transport

Patient-focused

Education

RDA certification

Job description

Overview

Castle Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a Part-Time Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant to support our specialty dental practices throughout the Houston area. This is a traveling position, with work locations changing based on the needs of our practices. The schedule and daily location may vary from week to week, and this role may require travel between practices throughout North and South Houston. The ideal candidate is an experienced Dental Assistant who is comfortable working in different practice environments and has experience supporting specialty dental procedures.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday- Thursday

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to specialty dentists during patient procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for specialty procedures.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and post-procedure instructions.
• Maintain proper infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Support the dental team in delivering a positive patient experience.
• Adapt quickly to different office locations, teams, providers, and daily schedules.
• Travel between Castle Dental locations throughout the Houston area based on business needs.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and organization while working across multiple practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
• CPR
• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Perio or Oral Surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Endodontic or Orthodontic experience is a plus.
• Comfortable assisting with specialty procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing locations and daily priorities.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between locations throughout the Houston area.
• Ability to work a flexible, part-time schedule based on changing practice needs.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a flexible and experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys variety and is comfortable stepping into different offices and supporting specialty providers. The successful candidate will be someone who can quickly adapt to new teams, workflows, and patient needs while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

Schedule

Part-Time

Work locations and daily needs will vary. This position requires travel throughout the Houston area, including North and South Houston, with locations changing based on weekly business needs.

Compensation

$21-$26/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]